A 15-year-old client admitted with severe jaundice is having diagnostic testing. The nursing diagnosis that would have priority is
a. Activity Intolerance related to fatigue
b. Deficient Knowledge related to diet modification
c. Disturbed Body Image related to yellowing of skin and sclera
d. Impaired Skin Integrity related to jaundice
D
Skin care is high priority when the client with jaundice is already symptomatic, and early inter-vention is essential to preserve the skin. The other diagnoses are important, but the skin interven-tions can begin immediately.
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A) The demand for LP/VNs is expected to increase and the number of LP/VN programs has been increasing. B) There is a gradually declining demand for LP/VNs in the healthcare system, despite the fact that there are more programs than ever. C) There is expected to be a sharp increase in the demand for LP/VNs and education programs are not prepared to meet this demand. D) The LP/VN role is expected to replace the registered nurse (RN) role over the next two decades and education programs are preparing for this change.
Nonpharmacologic interventions are used for clients with prehypertension
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The autonomic nervous system consists of which two subsystems?(Select all that apply.)
1. Somatic nervous system 2. Parasympathetic nervous system 3. Peripheral nervous system 4. Sympathetic nervous system 5. Central nervous system
Which nursing diagnosis addresses psychological concerns for a patient with both hearing and visual sensory impairment?
a. Self-care deficit b. Risk for falls c. Social isolation d. Impaired physical mobility